Hürrem Sultan (2003)
Hürrem Sultan is a Turkish drama series broadcast on Star TV, first aired in 2003. Broadcast on Star TV in 2003 as an eight-episode miniseries, Hürrem Sultan follows Hürrem’s rise after she is taken from a slave market into Sultan Suleiman’s harem, focusing on her rivalry with Mahidevran and her growing influence at court.
Hürrem Sultan cast: Gülben Ergen (Hürrem Sultan), Ali Sürmeli (Kanuni Sultan Süleyman), Ercü Turan (Şehzade Mustafa), Halil Kumova (Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa), Ayten Soykök (Hatice Sultan), Yeliz Doğramacılar (Şah Sultan).
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Plot
The series begins when Hürrem Sultan is taken from a slave market and brought into Sultan Suleiman’s harem. Her intelligence, abilities and influence over the sultan gradually raise her position within the palace. The central storyline combines Hürrem’s rivalry with Mahidevran, her relationship with Suleiman and her transformation into a figure who affects Ottoman history.
Origins of the story
Adaptation status
No verified source was found identifying the series as an official adaptation of a specific literary, cinematic or theatrical work.
Connection to reality
The series is a historical drama centered on Sultan Suleiman, Hürrem Sultan, Mahidevran and other figures associated with the Ottoman court. Available sources establish its historical setting and characters, but do not verify the historical accuracy of every scene or private relationship.
Trailer
Details
- Year
- 2003–2003
- Channel
- Star TV
- Genre
- drama
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Rating
- 5.7
Cast
Character Map
Hero
- ↳ Sultan Suleiman — partner
- ↳ Mahidevran — rival
- ↳ Şehzade Mustafa — parent
Antagonist
Supporting
Character
What's in this series?
Historical figures and court context
The series dramatizes the court world associated with Hürrem Sultan and Sultan Suleiman, and is identified in academic research as an early 2000s television production about the Ottoman period. Its narrative follows Hürrem’s movement from the slave market into the harem and her rivalry with Mahidevran.
Production and writing credits
Hürrem Sultan aired on Star TV in 2003 as an eight-episode miniseries. Aksoy Film lists Fatmanur Sevinç as director and producer, and Mehmet Murat Somer, İlhami Algör and Hüseyin Karagöz as screenwriters. Gülben Ergen and Ali Sürmeli played the leading roles.
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes is Hürrem Sultan?
Hürrem Sultan has 8 episodes across 1 seasons.
When did Hürrem Sultan air?
Hürrem Sultan first aired in 2003 on Star TV.
Who is in the cast of Hürrem Sultan?
The main cast includes Gülben Ergen (Hürrem Sultan), Ali Sürmeli (Kanuni Sultan Süleyman), Ercü Turan (Şehzade Mustafa), Halil Kumova (Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa), Ayten Soykök (Hatice Sultan), Yeliz Doğramacılar (Şah Sultan).
Sources
- Yeni-Osmanlıcılık İdeolojisinin Hegemonik İnşasında Türk Televizyon Dizilerinin Kullanımı — Turkish Studies / İSAM
- Hürrem Sultan – Yapım ve teknik ekip kaydı — Aksoy Film
- Hürrem Sultan (2003) – Full Cast & Crew — IMDb
- Hürrem Sultan (2003) — Sinefil
- Hürrem Sultan – Dizi bilgileri ve senaryo kredileri — Sinemalar.com
- Mehmet Murat Somer – Filmografi — SinemaTürk
- Hürrem Sultan – Konu özeti — Sinemalar.com
